NAGACompleted
NAGA Grand Rapids Grappling Championship
Saturday, May 3, 2025
MSA Woodland · Grand Rapids, MI
113Competitors
24Academies
137Matches
56Divisions
52Golds
Results
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS dominated the NAGA Grand Rapids Championship, capturing 13 gold medals across 26 total placements to lead all 24 academies. Carlson Gracie Team Grand Rapids finished second with 11 golds and 21 total medals. Among individual gold medalists, grey belt Ahnna Marie Sielagoski (Longhouse Submission Grappling, rating 3315) and grey belt Kamora Brooke Manhart (Carlson Gracie Team, rating 3286) posted the highest ratings, while Tobias Foster earned Tournament MVP honors.
By the Numbers
The 137 total matches produced an 80-match submission rate of 58%, exceeding the North American Grappling Association season average of 49% by 9 percentage points. The youth beginner female 50-59.9 nogi division served as the tournament's deepest bracket with 6 placements across the 45 total divisions. The elevated submission finish rate reflected aggressive grappling throughout the 54 gold medal matches contested.
Academy Intel
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS outpaced second-place Carlson Gracie Team Grand Rapids by 5 golds despite comparable total medal counts of 26 to 21. Academy 231 emerged as a mid-tier threat with 5 golds from just 7 total medals, while The Lab. Kronos BJJ and The Grey Jiu Jitsu each earned 8 total medals with 2 golds apiece. White belt Kylie Mae Hoad (Academy 231, rating 3043) and white belt Kerra Whitepigeon (Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS, rating 2726) demonstrated depth across skill levels in the medalist pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS led the team standings with 12 gold medals. Top gold medalists include Lucy Katz, Thaddeus Vallier, Antonio Pittman.
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan ATOS finished first with 12 gold medals at NAGA Grand Rapids Grappling Championship. View complete team standings and academy results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Grand Rapids Grappling Championship had a 59% submission rate across 137 matches.
Yes, 137 matches are tracked for NAGA Grand Rapids Grappling Championship. View full brackets and results on Jits.gg.
NAGA Grand Rapids Grappling Championship was a NAGA tournament held at Grand Rapids, MI.